Hours of Operation

Guided Rides

1 hour, guided trail rides. All riders must be 8-years-old or older, at least 42 inches tall and weigh less than 225 lbs.

Ride Rates

1 hour Trail Ride: $65.00/per person

½ hour Pony Walk: $42.50

Groups rates for 10 or more available on weekdays. Reservations required

What to Wear

Tennis shoes and long pants. No clogs, sandals, platform shoes, high heels. We provide helmets for all riders, as they are required.

Dog Policy

All dogs must be on a leash! We love dogs, but for Garrod Farms it’s better if you leave them at home. If you decide otherwise, owner is responsible for any incidents involving their dog.

Kids Under Eight

For little riders under eight years old, ½ hour Pony Rides are available. Children must be old enough to sit-up with control and comfort. During the week, parents walk the ponies themselves. Each child must be accompanied by an adult. On weekends, we can offer extra help with Pony Rides.

Early Bird Specials

Saturday or Sunday enjoy an hour and a half Early Bird Trail Ride starting at 8:30 AM. Early Bird Trail Rides must be reserved and paid for in advance.

Wine Tasting Ride

On the last Sunday of the month, ride in the beautiful Saratoga Hills with views of the Bay Area at Garrod Farms. Join a special group for an hour-long trail ride, then mosey over to the winery for a tasting and simple mini buffet. All reservations or cancellations must be made by Friday at 12 PM before the ride. $90.00/per person.

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Garrod farms stables is such an encouraging place. They have the horses well trained and the trial rides give so much experience to the riders. Garrod farms riding stables is the best place to learn horseback riding.

Its was our anniversary and we have booked a one hour trail ride. Because the trail guides weren't well, Jan Garrod himself took us on the trail. Fabulous views and great well kept horses. If you want a romantic serene getaway close to minutes from home, this is THE place to go. They had a huge arena for lessons too. Then we headed over to the winery for tastings. There one of the cooper daughters was in charge. Hands down the best service in a family run business where they truly know how to make their customers feel part of a family tradition and provide that cozy homey environment. This Cooper-Garrod collaboration will truly run for centuries to come if they keep doing what they are doing!

What a great place to go horseback riding! You get beautiful views of the vineyards, the East Bay and the City. The guide was patient and had a great attitude. Our group had a great time and celebrated a birthday in a very unique way.

We have taken family trail rides as well as lesson programs here and found the people very friendly and helpful. The horses are handled much better here than some other places-the owners and employees care about the safety and well being of riders and animals.
Garrod Farms is home to a very well respected equestrian team that competes world wide and has won gold medals. Top notch horse facility and check out the winery too.